Bible Cross References
the tithes
Leviticus 27:30
One tenth of all the produce of the land, whether grain or fruit, belongs to the LORD.
Numbers 18:24
because I have given to them as their possession the tithe which the Israelites present to me as a special contribution. That is why I told them that they would have no permanent property in Israel."
the third
Deuteronomy 14:22-29
22
"Set aside a tithe---a tenth of all that your fields produce each year.
23
Then go to the one place where the LORD your God has chosen to be worshiped; and there in his presence eat the tithes of your grain, wine, and olive oil, and the first-born of your cattle and sheep. Do this so that you may learn to honor the LORD your God always.
24
If the place of worship is too far from your home for you to carry there the tithe of the produce that the LORD has blessed you with, then do this:
25
Sell your produce and take the money with you to the one place of worship.
26
Spend it on whatever you want---beef, lamb, wine, beer---and there, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your families are to eat and enjoy yourselves.
27
"Do not neglect the Levites who live in your towns; they have no property of their own.
28
At the end of every third year bring the tithe of all your crops and store it in your towns.
29
This food is for the Levites, since they own no property, and for the foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your towns. They are to come and get all they need. Do this, and the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do.
hast given it
Deuteronomy 12:17-19
17
Nothing that you offer to the LORD is to be eaten in the places where you live: neither the tithes of your grain, your wine, or your olive oil, nor the first-born of your cattle and sheep, the gifts that you promise to the LORD, your freewill offerings, or any other offerings.
18
You and your children, together with your servants and the Levites who live in your towns, are to eat these offerings only in the presence of the LORD your God, in the one place of worship chosen by the LORD your God. And you are to be happy there over everything that you have done.
19
Be sure, also, not to neglect the Levites, as long as you live in your land.
Deuteronomy 16:14
Enjoy it with your children, your servants, and the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your towns.
Proverbs 14:21
If you want to be happy, be kind to the poor; it is a sin to despise anyone.
Philippians 4:18
Here, then, is my receipt for everything you have given me---and it has been more than enough! I have all I need now that Epaphroditus has brought me all your gifts. They are like a sweet-smelling offering to God, a sacrifice which is acceptable and pleasing to him.
Philippians 4:19
And with all his abundant wealth through Christ Jesus, my God will supply all your needs.